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Started by dew7, March 29, 2004, 01:10:55 AM

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dew7

Perhaps uninstalling and reinstalling Zonealarm would help you with your problem.   :idea:
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racx_00

Actually Zonealarm works its just the hacker i picked up got through the firewall :-\, i was just wondering if anyone knew of another firewall that i could run ??? ;D
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dew7

#182
I use a hardware firewall through a router and ZoneAlarm Pro.  I am sorry to here of your problem.  Perhaps, someone can suggest another firewall.  Btw, have you tried testing your ports through Shields Up at grc.com?
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racx_00

Well i just tested the ports on my computer :D
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GravityMX

Okay, i get alot of internet activity, but I only got one computer :(.

Anyways, is this normal for the ZoneAlarm firewall?

p.s. I had this version of zonealarm since mid July

Jeysie

Geez. How the heck do you have 119 internet programs? I don't even have that many programs installed total, let alone ones that access the internet.

Anyhoo. If you have a persistent connection, then yeah, it's pretty normal. Ports get scanned a lot, just for starters.

Peace & Luv, Liz

dew7

Jason, how did the port scan go on your computer.  Were all the ports stealthed?  You can send me a message if you prefer or you do not have to answer if you do not want to.
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racx_00

Yeah they were all stealthed :D, i was kinda surprised actually :D
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dew7

I wonder how a hacker got through.  Have you scanned for viruses and spyware recently?
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racx_00

Well i have a virus scanner that is constantly running, and i check for spyware everyday ;D
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dew7

#190
Well if you are that dillingent then I imagine you have updated Windows 98SE fully through the Microsoft update site.  Also, see firewall thread that I revived for your benefit.   ;)
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racx_00

Thanks for reviving :D, i had a read of it ;D
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dew7

Any idea yet how the hacker got through or does anyone else have an idea how it happened.
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racx_00

I wouldnt have a clue how they got in :-\
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Shadowfax

Blimey govna' You certainly have a little problem on your hands!  ;D

I run a combination of Mcaffee security packages but I have to find ways of updating it manually (I personally know a few computer hackers who are the masters of their art, their nice enough folks and won't do anything truly malicious but are more than capable of doing so. They gave me advice on how to block various new threats and so far it has worked.)
When cities burn and armies turn,
and flee in disarray,
Cowards will cry 'tis best to fly
and fight another day.
But warriors know it in their marrow when they die and fall,
It is better to have fought and lost than not have fought at all.

dew7

Racx, Have you also run Adaware, Spybot -- Search and Destroy and Spy Sweeper by Webroot for problems?  I also like SpywareBlaster that keeps spyware/adware from getting on your computer.  (Maybe the hacker was able to get in through a backdoor that only one of these anti-spyware programs can pick up)  
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GravityMX

Quote from: dew7 on September 23, 2004, 05:40:16 PM
Racx, Have you also run Adaware, Spybot -- Search and Destroy and Spy Sweeper by Webroot for problems?  I also like SpywareBlaster that keeps spyware/adware from getting on your computer.  (Maybe the hacker was able to get in through a backdoor that only one of these anti-spyware programs can pick up)  

Also try X-block and Spyware Blaster  ;)

racx_00

I use Spy Sweeper, CyberScrub and Spybot :D
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GravityMX

Quote from: racx on September 24, 2004, 04:51:56 AM
I use Spy Sweeper, CyberScrub and Spybot :D

Cyberscrub  ??? havent herd of that one. What exactly does it do  :-\

You should use Ad-aware if that doesnt comflict with your computer  ;)

dew7

Spyware Blaster also will prevent baddies from getting on your computer.   :D
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